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Promotional plan brings affordable unlimited data without long-term contract
US Cellular has just announced a new plan that comes in at only $50 a month and doesn't require a long term contract. Lately consumers have become more interested in mobile plans that don't require a contract, and US Cellular wants to get in on the action. This promotional plan will bring you unlimited voice, text and...

Update brings most requested feature to lock screen replacement
Cover, the popular Android lock screen replacement, has just released an update to version 0.1.8 which brings along music controls. For devices running Android 4.4, KitKat, the all-new feature will allow you to take control of your Pandora, Spotify, Rdio or Sonos audio without the need to unlock your device. Working with nearly...

Get the most out of your home theater with the help of THX
So you have a home theater in your house that you want to use to watch the Super Bowl or Olympics, but it just isn't running quite the way you had wanted. Whether you need to optimize the video quality or change the audio levels to improve your sound system, you will want to download the THX tune-up application.
The app works by...

Update will bring support for older devices
While the folks behind the BBM Twitter account may be making some questionable posts, the team behind the scenes has been hard at work adding support for Gingerbread users. Jeff Gadway of BlackBerry has posted that over the past few months the team has been adding support so more users can enjoy what BBM brings, and the update is due to come in...

Large device comes with a small price
Looking to get your hands on a large screen device that doesn't carry a big ticket price tag with it? Boost Mobile has just announced the availability of its extremely affordable oversized device, the Boost MAX, which will come in off contract at only $299. Rocking a 5.7-inch display the device will have the same size screen as the extremely popular...

$29 and a 2-year contract gets you an entry-level tablet today
Sprint has just announced that the ZTE Optik 2 tablet is now available for purchase through business sales for only $29 with an eligible upgrade or new line of service with a data plan. As one would imagine judging from the price tag this isn't the highest spec'd tablet on the market, but it will be a 7 inch tablet that runs...

Following the acquisition from Google last week, Nest has quickly become been the center of attention. Plenty of jokes have circulated about the whole deal, and many had some fears about privacy with the sale. Nest CEO Tony Fadell took some time during an interview at the DLD Conference in Munich, Germany, to discuss this, and assure everyone that at this time there are no changes.
“At this...

From emails to contacts the star makes it easy to find the most important things
For years we have used Google's starring system to keep track of important emails, and now you're able to star your contacts as well. Keeping track of huge contact lists can be a bit of a difficult task — finding the people you want to communicate with may not always be quick and easy, but Google has changed that...

Low-end 7-inch tablet is all but confirmed at this point
Rumors have already been floating around about a Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite, and Samsung has just added more fuel to the fire by posting the user manual online. Posted to Polish support pages, Samsung has confirmed the SM-T110 as the Wifi version of the Galaxy Tab 3 Lite. While there has been no official announcement from Samsung, a...

Game is expected to launch on Android and iOS devices in late 2014
The folks over at Niantic Labs, the Google company behind the widely popular Ingress game, have just announced a new partnership with James Frey to make his newest series ENDGAME into a location based augmented reality game. Building off of the books Niantic Labs will create an experience that builds upon their successes with...

Light weight, portable and extremely comfortable
John and Rene talked to Lindsay Stuart from Phiaton to talk about their latest ultra light weight, portable headphones, the Fusion MS-430. Trying to stand out in the headphone space is not the easiest of tasks, and features are something that Phiaton takes very seriously.
From adding the ability to change the cord, to having microphones built...

MyCaseBuilder can help keep your stuff safe from life's bumps and bruises
Phil and Cali talk with Steve Holland from MyCaseBuilder about how they are conquering the issue of everyone carrying different gear with them. Whether you have a video camera, a DSLR and multiple lenses, or some audio gear with you on the go, MyCaseBuilder helps you create a fully custom case. Utilizing their software...

OTA currently rolling out for European devices
While the Moto G received Android 4.4.2 here in the states a little while ago, the European model had yet to see the update. Vodafone had announced that when they launched the device it would be running Android 4.4.2 and it now seems as though the update is available for all the European devices. The update will bring Android 4.4.2, KitKat, which...

Force yourself to Flex and enhance your fitness tracking
Cali and Daniel were able to catch up with Lindsay Cook from Fitbit to check out some of the new devices that they brought to consumers in 2013. Showing off the Fitbit Flex and the Fitbit Force they give us a rundown of the features of each product.
Luckily Fitbit has recently released an update which allowed for compatibility with more...

Mid range device coming to large UK carrier soon
We've seen that Motorola is set to launch what we believe is the Moto X in Europe next week, and Vodafone UK has announced that they will be carrying the Moto G as well. Unfortunately Vodafone has yet to announce pricing, as they are holding that for the launch, but we can bet it will likely be less than from Motorola directly. Voda says its...

Sphero upgrades hardware, allows customizations
John and Daniel got to sit down with Ian and Adam from Sphero to talk about the newly introduced Sphero 2B. Turning a remote controlled ball into a game and then branching out with new customizable hardware, Sphero has been hard at work. Whether you want to complete challenges or freely roam around the office and have some fun with friends, look...

You put the hotspot inside the Android powered projector?!
Cali and Kevin welcomed Andrew from ZTE to the stage to discuss some of the new exciting offerings from ZTE that they announced at CES this year. Having announced 7 new devices, ZTE is quite proud of being the number 4 smartphone manufacturer in the US right now. From the Nubia 5S to Android powered hot spot projector, ZTE is looking...

New promotion puts a free Chromecast in your cart
If the recent price drop wasn't enough to make you purchase a Moto X, Motorola hopes their new deal may be the one. For those who purchase a Moto X at full retail will be eligible for a free Chromecast as well, and who doesn't love free stuff -- right. Taking part in this promotion is easy, simply add a 16GB or 32GB Moto X to your cart, and a...

BBM me baby, one more time
Cali and Kevin sat down with Alex Kinsella of BlackBerry to discuss the companies plans for the future of BlackBerry Messenger 2.0. With BBM Channels having recently officially launched on BlackBerry devices, Alex speaks about bringing them to Android along with QuickShare, which will allow sharing of contacts and attachments, as well as integrate directly with...

Honey, I shrunk the TV truck
Cali and Kevin got to sit down with Philip Nelson of NewTek to discuss how they were able to pack what used to fit in a whole truck all inside of one rather small box. While it may not be Android related, it is some amazing tech, and to be honest we all love great technology -- right? NewTek was kind enough to sponsor CESlive this year, and we are extremely...

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